Cicchetti: Venetian Tapas

I admit that when I think of tapas, my mind immediately goes to those small savory dishes from Spain. Yet, tapas have become quite popular in Venice. They are called cicchetti, pronounced chi-keh-tee. These small plates are excellent for lunch, afternoon snack or light dinner -- a nice alternative to some of the more expensive dining options in Venice. Some cicchetteria (tapas bars) have open food cases from which you make your selection, while others offer menus listing out various plates. Cicchetti are so popular that now many restaurants offer them as an appetizer option. Learn more about cicchetti in this video:

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Cicchetti: Venetian Tapas

I admit that when I think of tapas, my mind immediately goes to those small savory dishes from Spain. Yet, tapas have become quite popular in Venice. They are called cicchetti, pronounced chi-keh-tee. These small plates are excellent for lunch, afternoon snack or light dinner -- a nice alternative to some of the more expensive dining options in Venice. Some cicchetteria (tapas bars) have open food cases from which you make your selection, while others offer menus listing out various plates. Cicchetti are so popular that now many restaurants offer them as an appetizer option. Learn more about cicchetti in this video: